City of Milwaukee has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle two police misconduct cases, including one involving the son of a former state senator and another involving a Chicago family. The city of Milwaukee is set to pay $600,000 to settle two longstanding police misconduct cases involving civil rights violations against detainees. One case involves Isaiah Taylor, the son … [Read more...] about Milwaukee settles police misconduct cases involving former state senator’s son, and Chicago family
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‘He had a pure heart’: Fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder’s best friend remembers the man behind the badge
The flowers and balloons are visible at the growing memorial outside Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) District 2. So are the cards and stuffed animals. What cannot be seen are all the prayers that were said there, the hugs that were shared, or the tears that were shed for Officer Kendall Corder, from perfect strangers and from those who knew him best. While most in … [Read more...] about ‘He had a pure heart’: Fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder’s best friend remembers the man behind the badge
Community Huddle hosts Deputy Sheriff Naquianna Jefferson, first black female technician for Milwaukee SWAT
On Friday, February 28, 2025, 5th grade girls at William Cullen Bryant School got the opportunity to hear Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy Naquianna Jefferson talk about how she became the first African American female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) technician in Milwaukee County at the age of 30. This event was part of the Community Huddle ‘B. Marshall Scholar’ Black … [Read more...] about Community Huddle hosts Deputy Sheriff Naquianna Jefferson, first black female technician for Milwaukee SWAT
Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
A judge gave the city until March 15 to return officers to Milwaukee Public Schools, or face $1,000 daily fines Instructors from the National Association of School Resource Officers, or NASRO, are in Milwaukee this week. Thirty-eight officers are participating in NASRO's basic Schools Resource Officers (SRO) training program, taking place at the Milwaukee Police Academy … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
2024 Milwaukee crime data: homicides down 39 percent in 1st quarter of year
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 presented the city's crime numbers for the first three months of 2024. With the first quarter review, Milwaukee police say homicides have decreased 39 percent – down to 23 from 38 this time in 2023. Property crime is down 11 … [Read more...] about 2024 Milwaukee crime data: homicides down 39 percent in 1st quarter of year
Milwaukee police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com hosted their Newsmaker Luncheon with headliner Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St. Chief Norman was joined by a media panel which included (top left photo, seated from right) CBS 58's A.J. Bayatpour; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Elliot Hughes; and Spectrum News 1's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman injured in car crash
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman was injured in a crash following a press conference about reckless driving on Monday, November 6, 2023, police said. A TMJ4 crew was there for the press briefing and saw the chief sitting on the ground with his head bent over. An ambulance later whisked the chief away. The ambulance had a police escort. TMJ4 also saw the chief in a neck … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman injured in car crash
Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police
Chief Jeffrey Norman and Mayor Cavalier Johnson provided a mid-year crime report that indicates that the overall crime rate in 2022 has decreased by 8 percent compared to 2021. “While we should all be encouraged by the decreases we have seen in several crime categories, we need to work as hard as ever to continue to address the violent crime, reckless driving and auto theft … [Read more...] about Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police
New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in
It's official, city of Milwaukee native Jeffrey B. Norman was sworn in as Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The public ceremony took place on Monday, November 15, 2021, in the Common Council Chambers at Milwaukee's City Hall. Chief Norman was sworn in by the Fire and Police Commission executive director, Leon W. Todd. Mayor Tom Barrett spoke along with Common Council … [Read more...] about New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in
Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC
A Milwaukee County judge has ruled in favor of former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Fire and Police Commission. According to online court records, the court reversed the decision of the board to demote Morales this past summer. Earlier this month, the city attorney admitted Morales did not receive due process when the … [Read more...] about Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC